Jodi Carmichael was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada. She loves
reading, writing, summers at the lake, and knows almost everything
about chocolate!
Her dreams of becoming an author began to come true when she
attended her first SCBWI conference in Los Angeles in 2007. She was
thrilled when her submission was nominated for the Sue Alexander
Most Promising New Work Award.
Jodi is a strong advocate for Asperger's Syndrome which led to
Connor and his adventures in Spaghetti is NOT a Finger Food and
Other Life Lessons. It is her belief that understanding brings
tolerance, acceptance, and compassion for others.
Jodi lives in a big yellow house in the heart of Winnipeg. There
she can often be found dancing in the living room with her two
wildly imaginative daughters, her patient and supportive husband,
and a scruffy Border Terrier named Zoe. She continues to write,
give presentations, and talk about writing to whoever will listen.
Jodi Carmichael does an excellent job in portrayinga young boy,
Connor, in the daily experience of havingAsperger Syndrome with a
focus on his strengthsand abilities, while also showing the
difficulties he faces.It educates, providing an awareness and
understandingfor both children with AS and their peers. Charlene
Walberg, President of Asperger Manitoba Inc.& parent of child with
Asperger Syndrome"
Using humor, warmth and understanding, Jodi Carmichaelhas done a
wonderful job of bringing to life some of the common daily
challenges and strengths of a child with Asperger Syndrome. Through
the thoughts of her hero, Connor, and the book s many charming
illustrations, parents, teachers, and fellow studentswill be
enlightened while entertained. April Buchanan, Ph.D., C.Psych.,
Educational Psychologist"
Mom-ology: To have Ms. Carmichael and Ms. Ackerley share these
issues in the way that they have, not only makes it enjoyable but
easy to understand. "
"In a story that delights while offering insight into how a child
with Asperger's processes his school environment, Jodi Carmichael
has captured a bright and honest voice in Connor. Readers will most
certainly be charmed by him, and want to talk with him about dogs."
Anita Daher, author of Racing for Diamonds and Spider's Song
"Jodi Carmichael does an excellent job in portraying a young boy,
Connor, in the daily experience of having Asperger Syndrome with a
focus on his strengths and abilities, while also showing the
difficulties he faces. It educates, providing an awareness and
understanding for both children with AS and their peers."
--Charlene Walberg, President of Asperger Manitoba Inc. & parent of
child with Asperger Syndrome
"Using humor, warmth and understanding, Jodi Carmichael has done a
wonderful job of bringing to life some of the common daily
challenges and strengths of a child with Asperger Syndrome. Through
the thoughts of her hero, Connor, and the book's many charming
illustrations, parents, teachers, and fellow students will be
enlightened while entertained." April Buchanan, Ph.D., C.Psych.,
Educational Psychologist
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